Carney signs investment pact, launches trade talks during UAE visit

Prime Minister Mark Carney is considering attending the 2026 World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington on December 5, as the U.S., Mexico, and Canada prepare to co-host the tournament. This comes amid stalled trade talks between Canada and the U.S., raising questions about the future of economic relations.

Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has rejected a new truce proposal from US envoy Massad Boulos, labeling it the 'worst yet' and accusing the Quad mediators of bias due to the involvement of the UAE. Burhan's comments come amid ongoing tensions in Sudan, where the military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are engaged in conflict.

Ukraine peace talks were a focal point at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, where the absence of the United States, Russia, and China raised concerns about the effectiveness of ongoing diplomatic efforts. Carney highlighted that the U.S. peace plan for Ukraine requires significant revisions, with experts labeling it a 'disaster.'